What does "newsperson" mean?

A person involved in the gathering or delivery of news: a reporter or journalist.

What is a synonym for "newsperson"?

Common synonyms include: newsman, reporter.

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A person involved in the gathering or delivery of news: a reporter or journalist. uncommon
"Several prominent newspeople have lost their jobs recently."
2
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories wordnet

"Several prominent newspeople have lost their jobs recently."

From news + person.